The Temperate Deciduous Forest: Predatory/Prey Relationship

Alyssa Nucci
AP Biology-4

The Temperate Deciduous Forest:

Predator/Prey Relationship

It is given that predators influence the population of their prey. However, it is shown here that conversely, prey affects the number of predators. As the number of prey drops, so does the number of predators, due to a now limited food supply. Here is an example of a common predator/prey relationship in the Temperate Deciduous Forest: Wolves and Rabbits. As the number of wolves decreases, in turn the number of rabbits begins to increase again, eventually increasing the number of wolves. This cycle can repeat indefinitely as long as the predator and prey populations remain.

“Predator-Prey Interaction .” Predator-Prey Interaction, www2.nau.edu/lrm22/lessons/predator_prey/predator_prey.html.

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